The Northwestern Wildcats have completed 14 of their allotted 15 spring practices, with only the spring game remaining. On Saturday at noon, the ‘Cats will take to Ryan Field and showcase the 2011 team in what Pat Fitzgerald referred to as a “situational exhibition.” If you’re hoping for a big game on Saturday, don’t get your hopes up. Pat Fitzgerald is leaving it to (NU … [Read more...] about Northwestern Spring Scrimmage Preview
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Recruiting Philosophies: How Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald finds, replenishes his Talent
Some college football coaches recruit according to a primary philosophy. They stress one ideal above the others. It can be recruiting to fill positions of need, recruiting specific players that meet the profile of your system, or it could be recruiting players based on scout's rankings, the star system beside their name. I asked Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald at NU … [Read more...] about Recruiting Philosophies: How Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald finds, replenishes his Talent
Videos From Northwestern’s Land of Lincoln Victory over Illinois
By Paul M. Banks Just moments ago, Northwestern beat Illinois 21-16 to become the first ever owners of the Land of Lincoln trophy. The intrastate rivalry has a new trophy this year, and NU became the first of the two teams to win it. The first video below shows team captain Brendan Smith holding the trophy, as teammates Corey Wootton and others celebrate and sing the school … [Read more...] about Videos From Northwestern’s Land of Lincoln Victory over Illinois
Northwestern Named Fiesta Bowl Team of the Week
By Paul M. Banks From the Football Writers Association of America press release DALLAS (FWAA) - With their 17-10 win at No. 4 Iowa, the Northwestern Wildcats (6-4) are the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week for games of the weekend of Nov. 7, as chosen by the board of the Football Writers Association of America. Trailing 10-0, the Wildcats forced four … [Read more...] about Northwestern Named Fiesta Bowl Team of the Week
BEST Football Coach Soundbite of the YEAR
By Paul M. Banks This is why I'm proud to be from the same hometown as Pat Fitzgerald. Well sort of, he's from Orland Park, IL and I'm from Palos Heights which are pretty much the same exact place in the grand scheme of things. This video, captured by John Tsarouchas of Palestra.net/ ESPN UWIRE is a MUST WATCH! Fitz gets candid in describing the offensive line, which has … [Read more...] about BEST Football Coach Soundbite of the YEAR
Pat Fitzgerald Previewing Northwestern’s Upcoming Season
By Paul M. Banks College Football season is a little more than three weeks away, and when things get underway September 5th, Northwestern will look to build upon last year’s success. In 2008, they finished one win shy of the single season school record for wins. “We’re Chicago’s Big Ten team,” Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald proclaimed at NU Media Day. I’m sure many people at … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald Previewing Northwestern’s Upcoming Season